tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post7914748003917529118..comments2024-03-28T05:28:29.786-04:00Comments on The Non-Blonde: CurrentlyGaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-88509583601856487402010-08-03T21:43:04.818-04:002010-08-03T21:43:04.818-04:00Book- Hamilton's Guilty Pleasures- a lighter v...Book- Hamilton's Guilty Pleasures- a lighter version of Anne Rice but not as light as the fluffy but wickedly delightful sookie stackhouse series.<br /><br />Perfume- Ecume de Rose<br /><br />Joy- my Brendel Chihuahu pup Talon<br /><br />Food- fresh figs from my fig trees<br /><br />Drink- water<br /><br />Music- NPR- the eclectic rock/folk/world station not the classical one <br /><br />Frequently worn Item- a classic form fitting black camisole with loud/ large necklaces and jeans. And an old fashioned rose print sundress bought at a Hospice thrift shop for a whopping $2!<br /><br />Makeup- I'm a natural girl that usely just wears some eyeliner and lipbalm, this probably is because my mother's makeup style tends to be Tammy Faye esque, so nobody taught me how to do a more natural look. Ladies any smoky eye suggestions: products and instructions please dearest darlings. <br /><br />Anticipation: going to Georgia to visit family this weekend, going to try to orchestrate a side trip to Atlanta. <br /><br />Guilty Pleasure: Starbucks coffee icecream<br /><br />Bane of my existence: This F******<br />heat in the dog days of summmer, please Autumn come soonHeather Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-8370926756891797312010-08-03T21:14:13.658-04:002010-08-03T21:14:13.658-04:00Book- The Fall of The House of Walworth:
Music- T...Book- The Fall of The House of Walworth:<br /><br />Music- The Beach Boys, Pet Sounds. My ultimate summer soundtrack, I could (do?) listen to God Only Knows on repeat ( Elizabeth, I've been listening to Edith Piaf as well, & just downloaded Martha Wainright new album, her singing Piaf! Wonderful!)<br /><br />Frequently Worn Item/Outfit: My Ray Ban Aviators & flip flops (Havianas of course)<br /><br />Perfume- Jicky & Sisley Eau de Campagne<br /><br />Make Up- Dermalogica Tinted Moisturizer (HG!!), Benefit Benetint, L'Oreal Voluminous WP Mascara & Korres Jasmine Lip Butter <br /><br />Food- spicy Thai noodle salads<br /><br />Drink- Slow Cow Drink<br /><br />Guilty Pleasure- Prosecco & freezies<br /><br />Bane of My Existence- weeds in my garden<br /><br />Joy- spending the day shopping/having coffee/hanging out with my daughters, no school...<br /><br />Anticipation- fall boots...but not quite yet...<br /><br />Wish List- Bois des Iles & Jicky parfum, for which I blame I the former on The Non Blonde ;)<br /><br />Random Thought- Why do so many grown ups hate Justin Bieber? He's just a young boy :-/Daly Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878241299042124160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-58775714044979334312010-08-03T12:27:50.091-04:002010-08-03T12:27:50.091-04:00Book
Eleanor Roosevelt, volume 1.
Music
I recently...Book<br />Eleanor Roosevelt, volume 1.<br />Music<br />I recently downloaded some Edith Piaf-I love her voice.<br />Frequently Worn Outfit/Item<br />Striped sailor shirt topped with a red cashmere sweater, red London Sole ballet flats, Lucky jeans.<br />Perfume<br />I was cleaning out my shed and found bottles of Vintage Hermes Amazone and Vintage Magie Noire from the early 80’s. Amazing how lovely these scents are.<br />Makeup<br />Guerlain’s Marine Kohl eyeliner paired with NARS Ondine shadow. Guerlain’s shadows are wonderful, concentrated color, silky beautiful textures, worth every penny.<br />Food<br />Broiled figs stuffed with gorgonzola cheese, drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar to finish off. Wheat berry salad with dates and a walnut-citrus dressing, great for lunch. <br />Drink<br />Soy Chai tea.<br />Guilty Pleasure<br />eBay<br />Bane Of My Existence<br />1) My hip/groin injury-injured three months ago, ice, time and physical therapy just aren’t helping.<br />2) People who keep dumping stray cats in my neighborhood. I wind up fixing/spaying/feeding, trying to find homes for, etc…so frustrating.<br />Joy<br />My Kitties!<br />Anticipation<br />Going to a Fall wedding in VT-can’t wait to see friends and family!<br />Wish List<br />Chanel’s eyeshadow palette Les Regards de Chanel-it sold out in like, a millisecond? I would love to find that palette…..<br />Random Thought<br />Too many to list.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799815810869706346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-66318381972181232442010-08-03T00:22:09.836-04:002010-08-03T00:22:09.836-04:00Book
"contemporary" by Leslie Jackson. ...Book<br />"contemporary" by Leslie Jackson. It has words so it counts.<br /><br />Music<br />according to iTunes: Chemical Brothers. Vic Mizzy and Ella Fitzgerald<br /><br />Frequently Worn Outfit/Item<br />on weekends its a polo shirt, madras shorts and topsiders, which means that I have come full circle<br /><br />Perfume<br />MKK and smell bent's new lemon that's like a sno-cone of yuzu<br /><br />Makeup<br />I might need it at this point, but none so far<br /><br />Food<br />really good quiche. Why were you left in the 80's?<br /><br />Drink<br />Arrowhead fizzy water.<br /><br />Guilty Pleasure<br />TV which is responsible for..<br /><br />Bane Of My Existence<br />my waist.<br /><br />Joy<br />A cool summer!<br /><br />Anticipation<br />More June Gloom. It's so not LA but I love it..<br /><br />Wish List<br />Lotto winnings, and a visit to these parts by the non-blinde...tmp00https://www.blogger.com/profile/07394341047945443955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-6681237424610912702010-08-02T18:52:47.971-04:002010-08-02T18:52:47.971-04:00Book
Toni Morrison's "Song of Solomon&quo...Book<br />Toni Morrison's "Song of Solomon" - a reread. Read it at 16, and now that I'm a little older, thought I'd pick it back up. It's brilliant, and I completely understand why it won the Nobel prize for Lit. <br /><br />Music<br />Third Eye Blind's first album. Melancholy, but sweet, and a little hopeful. It's reminding me not to be so down...but that it's ok to be down anyway.<br /><br />Frequently Worn Outfit/Item<br />Denim mini, tank top, cardigan. cute but comfy in the heat.<br /><br />Perfume<br />Tocca Brigitte. <br /><br />Makeup<br />NARS Fall and Le Metier, which I completely blame you for.<br /><br />Food<br />French fries. Lots and lots of french fries.<br /><br />Drink<br />water<br /><br />Guilty Pleasure<br />a good red wine.<br /><br />Bane Of My Existence<br />My life as a whole, specifically the romantic aspect of it.<br /><br />Joy<br />my facial on Wednesday morning. oh, and getting paid.<br /><br />Anticipation<br />cleaning my room - I feel better when things are neat!<br /><br />Wish List<br />LORAC Warm Glow bronzer, that new Stila palette, Too Faced Sitcom Siren eyeshadow, more Le Metier (I want the Fall Eye Kaleidoscope, and I wish to hell I could get the summer one - SO my colors).<br /><br />Random Thought<br />Why do guys suck?Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667701745164721926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-82113393268678459142010-08-02T18:46:57.109-04:002010-08-02T18:46:57.109-04:00Hi Gaia,
I wanted to tell you, you made me try (an...Hi Gaia,<br />I wanted to tell you, you made me try (and buy) Patou's Joy. It is one of my favorites, together with Amaranthine by Penhaligons...<br />Thanks for a lovely post...Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136469595601121969noreply@blogger.com